Need Financial Advice/Opinion on a trading in my 04 TDI for a 2010 TDI

[Kopfjager]

I don't care if the damn thing flys and blows me at the same time

I haven't had a car payment in 15yrs, but if you see one of those for sale I'm in.  

[Grampa]

I haven't had a car payment in 15yrs, but if you see one of those for sale I'm in.  

almost there

[Kopfjager]

almost there

[cyrus buelton]

I dunno if you listen to anyone on here or of all your posts are simply bait

but

I'll take a nibble

In about 6 months I will have the titles to both my rigs

I hope to avoid buying another car ever again

I don't care if the damn thing flys and blows me at the same time

I like to keep my posts all over the board so nobody really knows my personality. Something I enjoy doing.

I thought the 04 I own was going to be a lifelong car, but with all the history on it and the miles building up, it is starting to scare me. The market for the TDI's on the used lots is good right now, so that is also a consideration.

For what its worth, there will be no loan on this car.

[Kopfjager]

From VW

"Now there's one more reason to buy a VW TDI Clean Diesel vehicle: a tax credit of up to $850*. TDI vehicles will always be high-performance, fuel-efficient, and environmentally conscious. But the window for your Alternative Vehicle Tax Credit is quickly closing. Act now before this government program runs out."

[GAAN]

I know you like to think that somehow the internet means that your actions don't matter

but

you have been here a really long time

this is how you have acted the entire time

thus

this is your personality

the internet is no different than a face to face conversation, a phone call, a written letter or any other form of communication

its not a fad

it's not going away

your personality is how other perceive you...



this is pointless isn't it?

[JBubble]

this is pointless isn't it?

Yes.

[J5]

is it DSG ? if so dump it for sure a gearbox rebuild is big money

euro and a lot of miles = dollars

new cars are great but cost money

VW is nice but would something else be a better choice ?

i had my vw on lease for business and got rid of it before warranty ran out as i use it for work if i'm not driving it then i'm losing money so for example a gearbox job = 1 year lease payments on a new one so it was a no brainer to get rid of it

[lethe]

Bah, 2010 is sooooo this year, my 2011 Golf TDI is like the car of the future 

Also, the 0% is on models except TDIs

loving mine so far, racing an older BMW 540i that must've thought I was a GTI and kept up far better than I expected 
Make sure to read the owners manual, I didn't even know how to open the fuel door  *hint* it's too obvious so you wouldn't think of it

[herm]

just like an audi...
you just press one side of the fuel door, and presto! it opens

[cyrus buelton]

From VW

"Now there's one more reason to buy a VW TDI Clean Diesel vehicle: a tax credit of up to $850*. TDI vehicles will always be high-performance, fuel-efficient, and environmentally conscious. But the window for your Alternative Vehicle Tax Credit is quickly closing. Act now before this government program runs out."

I knew about that which also factors in, but thanks for posting it up. I'll take almost another grand off it.

the internet is no different than a face to face conversation, a phone call, a written letter or any other form of communication

Face to Face communication is nothing like the internet. You can be whoever you want and nobody would know the difference.

One member on the old forum was actually a celebrity. How do I know and can confirm? Because I met him. He apparently took a liking to me. And no, I won't say who it was.

I have no idea why you think it is even close. As I am sitting here typing this, how can you see the expression on my face or the look in my eyes. If you want to know, they are wide open and I chuckling to myself about it. So if I wouldn't have added that, how would you know my true reaction?

I also could have worded it differently and been like "oh yeah, you are so right"

However, if we were talking in person or even over the phone, you could read the sarcasm as my eyes roll back in to my head as my head then falls to the ground, and then I start laughing.

back to cars.

is it DSG ? if so dump it for sure a gearbox rebuild is big money

euro and a lot of miles = dollars

new cars are great but cost money

VW is nice but would something else be a better choice ?

i had my vw on lease for business and got rid of it before warranty ran out as i use it for work if i'm not driving it then i'm losing money so for example a gearbox job = 1 year lease payments on a new one so it was a no brainer to get rid of it

Based on some quick research it appears I do have the DSG transmission with the tiptronic feature. It has occasionally acted funny over the last 30k mi, mostly when going up a hill. Never really thought much of it until I talked to my friend who had the same year and he had to replace his tranny twice.......first time around 100k and the next at like 115.

The reason I chose VW is because they have a diesel motor; I am not even sure if there are any other cars on the US Market with a diesel? My wife drives a lot and the 46mi a gallon is killer.

Also, I prefer foreign cars over american and more specifically, I like German cars.

My 04 was all made in Mexico, but it appears the 2010 has parts from several countries. I don't have the the sticker with that info, so I can't rattle it off the top of my head.

Also, the 0% is on models except TDI

The one dealer I was at yesterday said all 2010 models have 0% financing. Maybe that is a special they are running? I really have no idea.

Make sure to read the owners manual, I didn't even know how to open the fuel door  *hint* it's too obvious so you wouldn't think of it

I think it is located on the door next to the trunk lever.

[GAAN]

So based on that

Do you even want/are considering this purchase

Or

Is this just the fictitious posting of your fictitious online personality?

[ducatiz]

I would sell the 04 privately.

You will get more money for it.

Have it detailed.  Make sure any small issues are fixed, if you can do it for under 7-800 total. 

Private sales will get you a lot more money, as much as 1-2 grand.

When I sold the volvo, trade in on it was 3500.  I sold it for 5500 after having it cleaned up and spending 800 having the timing belts and other belts replaced, new main seal, and new AC hoses and a few other things.  it leaked a tiny bit of oil from the seal. 

that was a '98 S70 T5.  Probably as in demand as the 04 TDi's

[badgalbetty]

I own a 1992 Honda civic. Paid for. Gets 30 mpg. Has new tires shocks struts and snow tires that came with the car. The timing belt was done 25k ago. It has dents and scratches and a door window seal is gone. It leaks water in at the car wash. I love this car!
I will never sell it. Not having a car payment for the first time in years is a wonderful thing.
Love ya baby, and remember she who owns your ass (BGB) advises against this move.
Let your wallet talk your heart out of it.

[yosso]

What you gonna get for your trade? Is the 2004 an auto or manual? 

If it's a manual, you should see if you can sell it outright for more on the tdiclub.com forums. 

You should ask yourself, self, what would Dave Ramsey do?

M.